FATHER OF ACCUSED TEEN URGES PUBLIC TO STOP SPREADING RUMORS AFTER FAMILY TRAG3DY — ‘FIND OUT THE TRUTH FIRST’
Father of Accused Teen Pleads for Public to Stop Spreading Rumors as Family Tragedy Continues to Unfold
As investigators continue building their case in the fatal shooting that claimed the lives of five family members, the father of one of the accused teenagers is asking the public for something simple: wait for the facts.
Marcus May says the flood of rumors circulating online has added another painful burden to a family already struggling through unimaginable loss.
He believes misinformation has spread almost as quickly as the news itself, making an already heartbreaking situation even more difficult.
“Find Out the Truth First”
Speaking after the tragedy, May urged people to avoid sharing unverified claims about what happened.
He said many stories circulating on social media have been inaccurate or incomplete, leaving relatives to repeatedly correct false information while they continue mourning loved ones.
According to May, speculation has often overshadowed the real people affected by the case.
Grieving While the Investigation Continues
The investigation remains active as prosecutors pursue charges against the two teenage defendants.
Authorities allege the pair planned and carried out the fatal attack, though the evidence will ultimately be tested in court.
Both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Meanwhile, May says he is trying to cope with two painful realities at once—the deaths of multiple relatives and the allegations involving his daughter.
Let the Courts Decide
May says he understands the intense public interest surrounding the case but believes justice should come through evidence presented in court rather than rumors shared online.
His appeal is not only for his own family but for every family forced into the spotlight after tragedy.
Until the legal process concludes, he hopes people will remember that those left behind are still grieving while searching for answers.
Sources: FOX 2 Now, St. Clair County court records.